Consuming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Consuming is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of consume.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of consume.
More Meanings
- Holding one's attention or interest.
- consumption; the process by which something is consumed
Example Sentences
a consuming passion
[…] in Greek philosophy world cycles and world incinerations were immanent processes of nature, the self-consumings of the cosmic process, which have their corresponding self-restorations.
Word Forms
- consumings
Synonyms for consuming
Depending on context, synonyms include intense, overwhelming.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overwhelming, intense, expensive, exertion, consummation, consummate.
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